Crrn-Rehabilitation Team/Community
Re-Entry P. 131-137 Questions And
Answers With Verified Solutions 100%
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Rehab Team Member Roles
Rehab RN: Acts as team coordinator, educator, caregiver, client advocate;
should be an RN & licensed as either a CRRN or CRRN-A (advanced)
Case Manager: Works with patient & family to optimize care in a cost-
effective manner
Primary Physician: Manages medical and/or surgical aspects of care,
authorizes referrals, & acts as consultant; may be physiatrist specializing in
physical medicine & rehab
Therapists: Physical, occupational, recreational, art
Psychologist or Psychiatrist, Social Worker: Both assist with mental
health needs of patient
Speech-Language Pathologist: If the patient has communication problems
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Rehab Nurse Manager card #1
Administer distinct areas of nursing care, report to care executives, &
forge relationships with other members of the interdisciplinary team
Chief Role: Provides leadership through a vision of the potential capabilities
of the unit; vision is implemented through development of a tactical plan
incorporating defined & quantifiable goals & actions
Should be an agent for change
Acts as a coach or mentor to inspire growth & development of other
employees through positive reinforcement & promotion from within of
better performers
, Most successful leaders are emotionally intelligent, which means they are
driven by qualities such as empathy, self-awareness, self-control, the desire
to achieve, & social adeptness
Nursing Practice & Patient Care Delivery: Nurse manager (NM) is
responsible for promoting & disseminating information about values &
objectives of nurses & other team members; works with nurse executive to
identify & implement care delivery system most suited to their unit
Several possible delivery models, including team nursing approach, primary
nursing, or a modified primary nursing system
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Rehab Nurse Manager card #2
Fiscal Management: NM is responsible for preparation of the yearly
operating budget addressing three areas:
1. Expected revenue or income: Related to average daily census, FIM
score of functional patients, discharge numbers, and length of stay
2. Expenses: Major expenses include personnel salaries & fringe
benefits, staffing, supplies, and rental equipment
3. Projected Capital Requirements: Includes equipment, furniture, or
construction
Nursing Staff Development: NM should facilitate staff education through
orientation, in-house training, & CE programs
Other Responsibilities: NM acts as human resource manager, recruiting,
interviewing, and hiring nursing & support personnel
Another function is advocacy for persons with disabilities through media
campaigns or legislative work
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Quality in Health Care Setting card #1
Re-Entry P. 131-137 Questions And
Answers With Verified Solutions 100%
Correct!!!
Rehab Team Member Roles
Rehab RN: Acts as team coordinator, educator, caregiver, client advocate;
should be an RN & licensed as either a CRRN or CRRN-A (advanced)
Case Manager: Works with patient & family to optimize care in a cost-
effective manner
Primary Physician: Manages medical and/or surgical aspects of care,
authorizes referrals, & acts as consultant; may be physiatrist specializing in
physical medicine & rehab
Therapists: Physical, occupational, recreational, art
Psychologist or Psychiatrist, Social Worker: Both assist with mental
health needs of patient
Speech-Language Pathologist: If the patient has communication problems
✔✔
Rehab Nurse Manager card #1
Administer distinct areas of nursing care, report to care executives, &
forge relationships with other members of the interdisciplinary team
Chief Role: Provides leadership through a vision of the potential capabilities
of the unit; vision is implemented through development of a tactical plan
incorporating defined & quantifiable goals & actions
Should be an agent for change
Acts as a coach or mentor to inspire growth & development of other
employees through positive reinforcement & promotion from within of
better performers
, Most successful leaders are emotionally intelligent, which means they are
driven by qualities such as empathy, self-awareness, self-control, the desire
to achieve, & social adeptness
Nursing Practice & Patient Care Delivery: Nurse manager (NM) is
responsible for promoting & disseminating information about values &
objectives of nurses & other team members; works with nurse executive to
identify & implement care delivery system most suited to their unit
Several possible delivery models, including team nursing approach, primary
nursing, or a modified primary nursing system
✔✔
Rehab Nurse Manager card #2
Fiscal Management: NM is responsible for preparation of the yearly
operating budget addressing three areas:
1. Expected revenue or income: Related to average daily census, FIM
score of functional patients, discharge numbers, and length of stay
2. Expenses: Major expenses include personnel salaries & fringe
benefits, staffing, supplies, and rental equipment
3. Projected Capital Requirements: Includes equipment, furniture, or
construction
Nursing Staff Development: NM should facilitate staff education through
orientation, in-house training, & CE programs
Other Responsibilities: NM acts as human resource manager, recruiting,
interviewing, and hiring nursing & support personnel
Another function is advocacy for persons with disabilities through media
campaigns or legislative work
✔✔
Quality in Health Care Setting card #1
